Butter Beef
Indulge in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth decadence of Butter Beef, a slow-simmered dish that brings tender beef chuck roast to life in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Perfectly seared beef cubes are gently braised with aromatic rosemary and thyme, creating a deeply flavorful dish that’s impossible to resist. The option to add heavy cream elevates the sauce to a velvety finish, making it the ultimate comfort food. Ready in just a few simple steps, this recipe is ideal for leisurely dinners, pairing beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or crusty bread to mop up every drop of the savory sauce. Whether for a cozy family meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece, Butter Beef is the epitome of hearty elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the beef chuck roast into 2-inch cubes and pat them dry with paper towels. Season the beef generously with salt and black pepper.
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the beef cubes on all sides until they are nicely browned. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Set the browned beef aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the beef broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the seared beef to the skillet or Dutch oven. Add the rosemary and thyme sprigs, ensuring they are distributed evenly around the beef.
Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the beef gently for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until it becomes tender and easily shredded with a fork. Stir occasionally and check that the liquid doesn’t dry out, adding more beef broth if needed.
If you prefer a creamier sauce, stir in heavy cream during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Once the beef is done, remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the butter beef hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Pair it with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 327.2 g | 419% | |
| Saturated Fat | 147.0 g | 735% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 995 mg | 332% | |
| Sodium | 3837 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 169.5 g | 339% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 2719 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
